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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
THE NEW ENGLISH FLEET.

The new English feet is to consist Of twenty
five vessels built at cost of over $65 00O, 900.
Four Of these ships have been completed, two
of them being barbettes, one tprlct ship and
one q protected cruiser. Four additional YES
sells are to be finished this year, and twelve
next year and the remaining five within five
years. The Victoria. the heaviest ship war
ever.launched from an English yard, is now
attracting much attention as one of the most
ambitious of the Armstrong designs. The
United States Government is now examining
plans for vessels Of 6,OOO tons. The Victoria
and sister-ship, the Sans Parcil, are designed
10 have a displacement Of IL .47O, and are each
to be armed with two monster 11O-ton guns
and thirty -four quick firing guns. These YES
sells are to be provided with engines of $4,000
horse power and are expected to develop a
speed Of nearly II knots. Two Of the other
turret ships are smaller, one Of them the Edin
burgh, being now in commission, and the other
the Hero, with displacement Of $500 tons
being nearly finished. These are 15knot ships
with Aston guns. The remaining turrct-ships
the Trafalgar and the Nile, are to be slightly
heavier than the Victoria, with engines of the
same power and speed of over 16 knots
VI tuc tlSuV DCttto, uCSiSH cu COHSliuCtlUS
or completed, the displacement ranges between
$500 and 10000 tons and with one exception
they are expected TO develop speed of II
knots. In comparison with these mighty ships
tho United States Governments projected feet
cannot be considered formidable. The average
tonnage of the twenty-five English ships is
7.437. The Navy Department has not even
settled on plan for a 5000 ton ship.
In point Of speed the American Navy of the
future may possess an advantage over the new
English fleet. Each of the eleven armor-
plated and protected cruisers now building at
Chatham and in private yards is designed TO
make Is knots-which is the present limit of
speed the British Navy, there being only one
vessel hat has made it ON trial trip. The
Navy Department here expects to provide the
country with 19-knot cruisers but it is prema
ture to boast of the achievement when the
vessels are not yet in the water. The only
English cruiser that has been completed, the
Mersey, has been severely criticised by experts
for increased displacement and diminished
speed and for that matter the Impeneuse, one
Of tho completed barbettcs. has also been con-
demned by naval critics Indeed. II ought not
to be difficult for Secretary Whitney to i'm
prove upon the English armor-plsted cruisers.
which with designed displacement Of 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
M4LICE OR IMRECTLITYf

II Is difficult to determine whether insincerity
or imbecility is the explanation of The Even
ing Posts stupid attack upon THE TRIBUNE
for disappearing the Coggcshall amendment to
the Vcddcr bill. If, however, the Post had
any understanding of the situation. or any
honesty in its alleged efforts to advocat the
passage of the Vcdder-b BILL it would most GER
tanly not put itself in the position of support
ing On amendment the only possible effect of
which can be TO kill the BILL If The Post =
does not know that the Veddcr bill cannot OBJ
tain the necessary votes TO pass it unless the
Coggeshall amendment is eliminated from it,,
it docs not know enough TO discuss the exist.
ing state of affairs with intelligence or useful
ness. The truth is that the principle which
The Coggeshal amendment supplants is of the
vital essence of the bill. THE TRIBUNE is not
concerning itself about what ought to be, or
what could, would, might or should be, but
with what is.
"The Post pretcnds TO favor the veddcr bill.
hut it insists that it shall be saddled with an
amendment which must kill it. Thus The
Post is in the same boat with the Democrats
and all the other enemies of temperance re-
form, and whether it has Numbered through
sheer stupidity or deliberate knaycry the result
is the same Fortunately its advocacy of any
cause is more to be feared than its bittercst
opposition.
But. after all. what is the use of paying any
attention TO opinions concerning the Vedder
bill from a newspaper which does not know
enough about the subject TO keep it from talk
ing of the bill as having already passed the
Sopoto
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
TIE THEATRES LAST NIGHT.

Last night at the theatres was made pleasant
by many bright endeavors aad by several interesting
changes. Mrs. Langtry back TO US, at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre and made brilliant hit as
Lady Clancarty.' Nat Goodwin, in tho Bijou
Theatre, exerted to excellent purpose, his droll
humor and capital talent for broad burlesque, rs
Jonathan Wild" in Jack Sheppard" Miss Annie
Pixley made her remittance here, at the Union
Square Theatre, in a piece called " The Deacou's
Daughter" wherein she impersonata a successful
actress who has been country girl, and gave that
rosy view of the dramatic profession which senti-
worn uresque OF Evangeline was reproduced
at the Grand Opera House. Miss Cora Tanner,
practised mechanical player, appeared at the
Barnum's show was exhibited in BROOKLYN, where it
will remain all the week. Miss Wickham gave a
recital yesterday afternoon, at the Madison Square
Theatre. from Brownng's poetry-an effort notable
tor deep ear-estness and passionate ZEAL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

tons can only carry 900 tons of coal for their
1s-knot cruises. The Baltimore. while a
smaller ship. will have engines of increased
power and if she develop greater speed and
have coal-carrying capacity, will be faster and
superior to the English cruisers. As she has
been designed in England however. it is ex-
tremely probable that she will be open when
completed to the same criticisms which have
been passed upon her sister ships planned by
fha same naval architects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
Qmusements

SuoU OreRA HoUss-8-Little Jask Shepard
CAgNo-8-Ermlne
DAYS THEATRE--9-The Tanning Of the ehre&
OocKsrADERs- -MinstrelA
EDEN MusEE-Flower Show-Munczi IAjos
GRAND OPERA Reconsideration Evangelina
HARRIaANs PARK THEATRE-8-Cordelias Aspirauons
IycEuM THEATRE-S:l5-The Love Chase
MADISON AVE. AND 59THsT.-Day and Eyening-Merf-
mac and Monitor Panorama
MADISON SQUARE THEAfRE-S-Jim. the Fenman.
EBLo's GARDES-9-Back Crook
Polo GRoUSDs-Baseball
STANDARD THEATRE-e-A Trip to Africa
eTAR THEATRE-S-The Jilt
THAIIA-S-Link.
THEATRE CoMQUE-S-Alone IN LONDON.
WAIIAcK's-s-Old Heads and Young Hearta
brH-AyHyUE THEATRE-S-Lady Clancarty.
14Tu-sr THEATRE-8-Denman Thompson
72s and $50 BRoADwAY-Old London street.
23D-sT TABERNACLE, near 6thave.-Chrst Before Plate
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NOTES ABOUT MANAGERS AND ACTORS

NOTES ABOUT MANAGERS AND ACTORS
Although 1t is extremely probable that arrangement
will be come TO between Lester Wallack and Henry L.
Abbey concerning waacks Theatre, papers have yet
actually signed The details OF the proposed
ship have been discussed less the lines laid
THE TRIBUNE last week This Is admitted both by Henry
T. Abbey and Arthur wallack. The latter said yester
day my father will only consent to with Mr.
shall continue to be known by its present name and
that he shall have voice In Its policy He
would never allow his name 10 be used unless
he had controlling influence In the actual manage
men" IL is understood that II matters settled the
first production Of next will be English play
purchased By Mr. Abbey last year with especial refer
to his wifcs abilities While Miss Florence Gerard
she played the principal part during its run in Eng
land.
of the largest audiences OF the season gathered In
Days Theatre yesterday afternoon TO witness the per
Torrance Of The Tanning OF the shrew." The proceeds
which considerable, for the price OF seats was
pxed at ~ 50were devoted 10 the funds OF the Home
for Orphan Italian Children. Most OF those present
were ladies and they were enthusiastic In
their applause of Miss Rehan and other members of the
company Among those present General and
Nine. oil Cesnoia Mrs. Hayemeyer, Mime. de Navarro
Mrs e T. Huntington, Mrs Higgins, Mime. Vincenzo
Botta, Miss BOWER Mrs. Henry Day, Mrs John sher-
wood, Frederick ID. Grant. Mrs. Drexe, Mrs A. b.
Darling and Mgs. Wentworth.
Tho dramatic version OF Elaine" which has been pre-
pared by George Parsons Lathrop and Harry Edwards
will be presented ut the Madison Square Theatre on
Tennysons poem two characters having been intro
duccd Since rchearsas began all those connected with
tho performance have especially in II
aud speak OIL IL IN tho highest terms Mr. Palmer gou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
opryryG THE BLOODY 7CHASM

To is The Charleston News and Courier thii'
is caught red-handcd doing it. 1t not only pnes
open the bloody chasm with its little PEN Dut-
sic1cning to relate-it docs so with view o.
hurting the FEELINGS of a distinguished MEMBER %
It's own political household. IL has compelled the
chasm TO yawn in order that it may mop the ear'h'
quake district with our ncig Dor The sun Ano
this, too at q time OF the year when the ROBIN :
and the turtles voices are being heard III the
land, when the dull thud Of the carpet-nfater re-
sounds through unimproved city lots, and wheD
all else in Nature reminds that peace-Dreathihg
spring is with us again.
Space will not permit us even IL we had Inc
heart 10 follow our Charleston contemporary dur
ing its entire rcopening of the chasm. We content
ourselves with reproducing this section of its work
The last condition of "The SUM- will be
after the next Presidential election fit the case OF
"The sun"-"and in he'll he lifted up his eyes, being
in tOrments." The best place for "The sun Il
among the dogs and s0rcefers and doates, ana they
who ovo 20 lie the outside OF the Democratic
fold.
Now this is not our fight and We are perfectly
well awnrc that one does well to keep out OF {
family quarrel. Still must protest. There
is such o thing rs OVERRIDING it, even in chasn
opening And when we find South Carolina
Democratic journfl carrying its mallgnity 80 iai
ms actually to attempt in cold blood radically and
dreadfully b. change the post-oiiice address OF d
New-YorlS Democratic journal, feel that 1t Il
time for outsiders 10 interfere. Boy, fetch us tha'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

Among the hundreds Of nostrums sold by some
druggists in the city is preparation of arsenic
advertised as certain remedy for a bad CON-
plcxion, and proof Of It's widespread use is in
the hands Of the Health officers. Of course.
it is not only humbugging dose but one that
is likely to cause much harm. The sale of it
is probably an infringement of the law respect
ngpoisons and III is 50, llvendcls Of the drug
should be punished.
Tho Senate last night asserted its dignity.
and refused to let the Governors would-be
message of Friday appear upon the journal OF
that day The proper ground for their action
was that the Lieutenant-G overnor had no right
10 interrupt the roll-call and force the document
on the Senate without its consent. This, oil
course. places the Democrats in an unpleasant
light before their cons titucncies but the Gov
ernor made the situation still more discreditabc
for his party by withdrawing the nominations
of Messrs Baker and Rogers for Railroad Com
missiOners and substituting for them the former
nominations of Armstrong and Buckbee. Could
anything be more ridiculous Baker and
Rogers were named only last Wednesday on
Friday the Governor tried to bullyNthe Senate
into acting in the matter on Monday, before
it had time to move he upsets everything and
gains more delay by giving the nominations
q somersault backward. This is low order of
personal and partisan politics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
REASONABLE PRICES FOR GOOD BOOKS

The auction sale OF rare and valuable books at tie
rooms OF Bangs 4 Co., No. 739 Broadway, yesterday
brought out large number Of bookbuyers and collector
The catalogue of books sold comprised nearly 400 lots OF
choice editions of the standard English and French
authors In all the branches of literature The average
prices received reasonable for the character OF the
works sold. set OF Colerdges Works. twenty-ei
volumes, sold for Sss. Dbdins photographed. Anti
quarian and Picturesque Tour in the Northern Counties
OF England and in Scotland" brought $50 25 for tho
volume and his "Blbliomania, or ok-Madness" $40
copy of The Memoirs OF Count Grammont" by Count
Hamilton in three Volumes Of which but twelve copies
issued, brought $1S volume. The highest price
obtained for single volume given for copy OF
Hogarths Works, nom the original plates, for which
49, 90 was paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
A srANOH REPUBLIoAN kAPER ~ BRooKLrx.

A STANCH REPUBLICAN, PAPER ~ BROOKLYN.
The Brooklyn Standard Unon formed by consolidating
Standard and The Uaion issued yesterday after
In size the paper Is little smaller than The
itoal stan OF the paper consists OF John A. Halton Edi
tor-n-chief; NJ. L. Page. editorial writer: Alexander
jeffrey managing editor and j. b. Renauld city editor
The paper is published by company OF which William
Berr president Desmond Dunno secretary aud treas
urer and p. j. Hanway business manager. The paper
will be stanchy Republican Ia poitcs This Is what n
said editorially yesterday that IL would be:
strong clean newspaper of firm convictions devoted to
politics municipal State and national high aspra
lions and u Of the enthusiasm which 10 born
resolve 10 battle always for the right The lesson
taught by the bolt OF 1884 has been taken heart by tho
Muswump press and forms guaranteeon the side OF er
pediency II IL true but still guaranteethat violation OF
natural party laws need not be iearsd the future Forum
ntey The Standard Jno has need to learn the lesson
It's chief editor let The Ne1 iors Times TO establish
straigt0ut Republican IN this county during tue
Blaine campaign and all OF It's editors have all times
outspoken enthusiastic Republicans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
"AIoSE IN LONDON. IN HARLEM

1t was interesting watch the audience in the Harlem
Theatre Comque it appaudcd Cora Tanner tho
heroine, and her benefacor. the waif whom she De-
frfeuded In the drama Alone in London" which was
given there last night The audience seemed thoroughly
aroused with the story OF the beroines struggle against
vanous surroundings into which she was brought
a consciencelcss husband whose life was that OF low
thief The highest pitch of sympathy and honor was
excited when the heroine tied TO post In sluice-
house when the ioodgates were opened by the villain
husband and the water rushed around the poor woman
and she was rescued by former lover whom she hag
rejected II was the most effective scene In the piece
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
Nep21prkD Daily Gribn,tf.
FOUNDED By HORACE GREELEY.
TUESDAY. APRIL 26. 1887
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-Criticising the budget; onsaughts by
Mr.. Gladstone and Lord r. Churchill. - Prog
ress of the Stanley expedition. - The Ameer
getting the worst of it. II Free Trade and Pro-
lection in England. - Second reading of the
Ecclesiastical bill - The Schn aebe)es affair:
the Pope offers to act as mediator. - Still debat-
ing the Coercion bill in the Dominion House of
Commons. - UnifcatiOn in Central America.
DoMEsTIc.-The nominations of Messrs. Baker
and Rogers withdrawn by Governor Hill, who re-
nominated Messrs Armstrong and Buckbee. -
The Governors message of Friday received by the
Senate to-day - Settlers driven off the Crow
reservation BY soldiers - The Interstate Com
missoners 70 investigate railroad questions In the
South - The President and the paintings of
Bierstadt in the White House. - requisition
from South Carolina for some Georgia invaders.
G. Six persons injured by the bursting of an old
bomb at Harper's Ferry. - Trial of the Chicago
boodlers. - The State Asylum case in Buffalo.
CITY AND SUBURBAN-Jacob Sharp arraigned
and his trial set for May IL. - Return of Jay
Gould. 80 Last session here of the Brooklyn
committee g. The Catholic Herald denounced by
. Catholic bishop. - Talk about Mr.. Cleve-
lands denomination. - A 100000 fire In
Brooklyn. - Health Officer Smith testified IN
his own behalf - Jim Dunno arrested for
assault in Brooklyn. - Two murderers sen
fenced for life. - Baltimore beaten by Brook
Ign at baseball. - Hebrew ministers discussed
the new marriage law. - Gold value of the
1egaitender silver dollar (412ia grains)-44d. per
ounce-73.4 S cents - Stocks moderately active
ct generally better prices. closing strong.
The WEATHER.-lndications for to-day Rainy
with nearly stationary temperature Temperature
yesterday: Highest, 59o lowest, 43'; average,
5Osso.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

The bill to tax bucket shops, which has passed
tho Senate and awaits action in the Assembly, IS
meritorous and unohjecionable proposition to
compel those who profit by fostering tho gambling
spirit among the people to contribute something to
the support Of the State out of their questionable
gains The only objection keepers of these places
have devised to its passage Is the idle pretence
that tax on their business, which is of doubtful
legality, but has nowhere been suppressed, is q
sanction of it and an encouragement to gambling
"Roughs might object to fine imposed for as
sault and battery on the same principle. Such an
objection can hardly be seriously urged. except as
q cause for some base motive. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

Governor Hill evidently does not enjoy the
phrase Peanut Politics." coined for his benefit
by our special Albany correspondent recently
and so generously employed by his Republican
critics during the past week. 1t fits, like the
hangmans halbpr, somewhat too snug for comfort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

To the Editor Of Tke TrfbwMe.
SIR: In the conflicting which have al
ready appearedI beg inform the pubc
TRIBUNE that have purchased from Mcssra Mics Barton
onehah interest in the Bou Opera House dating from
Monday May where have had the pleasure Of playing
already consecutive times In Af0nis can only add
that AZ will ever make the Bu0u the homo OK
which shall be ehsste refined AMI in
way support the lovers OF burlcsque unde
fled past and many kndnesscs am deeply
indebted and truly grateful dkShf T. DiAki.
Nec York. April 70 1887.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

An address which ex-senator Jones Of Florida de
livered in Detroit last week has been issued III
pamphlet form. In the course of it he makes tils
reference 10 the South: Il am quite sure that II
my lot had been cast in any other part OF TINS
great country than the ono | live In Jones Of
Florida would never have given so much Trouble
TO the newspapers rs he has in recent days. What
puzzles us is TO conjecture whether the ex-senator
meant these words TO he construed to the credit OF
injury Of Florida.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

to much more expense than usual for the mounting o.
plays which are produced 81 matinees He ha: already
exDepded upward of g. 900 It. He expects however.
that he win be able to produce 4 o his summer tour
The play to be east IS follows Annie Russell VIII play
Gminerere, IL Pitt King Arthur and Louis Marsen sir
Tore.
Miss wickham appeared yesterday afternoon before
an audience which nearly filed the lower portion Of the
Madison Square Theatre 6hc read BowmnSs Inc
Flight Of the Duehess and "The Statue and the Bust"
The reading was enlivened by some singing Miss
Wckhams efforts seemed to be wen apprecateo ny saose
present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26
sYMPATHETTC PATRIOTa.


From The CtBcinnah CotnnRerctsk Gastfs
II 10 difficult 70 decide whether Jefferson DevS .
Grover Cleveland has poured forth the nose couchine
tribute to John c. Calhoun who y 10 b commentaries
In few dayA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

There seems to be reason why the pro
posed law regarding the publication OF the
amounts OF savings bank deposits on hand fo
twenty years without increase or inquiry should
DO enacted. Confusion almost surely and in.
Justice in some cases certainly would arise there
from. The savings banks among the most
useful Of our public Institutions. The contract
between n bank and its dcpositors is n private
one, which should be respected. The habit OF
thrift that savings banks in which dcpositorS
have entire confidence encourage is an excellent
one. As far rs the Cullen bill is concerned the
safe rule is to let well enough alone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

To certain ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: A word In
your ear-it stands YOU in hand so tn conduct your
self in the Chair OF the Senate that the popular
verdict upon your course may not be, And Jones
he plays the demGgogue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26


The trial of Jacob Sharp for alleged bribery
Is set down for May IL. This is one of the
most important cases the courts have had be-
fore them for long time. 1t has always been
understood that bribe-taking was crime but
the immortality Of bribe-giving has not been
invariably admitted. 1t was not right, men
said-but then it was DONE If Jacob Sharp is
convicted this moral fog will be lifted. and no
pne will doubt that the bnbe-giver is as bad
- the bribe-taker.
Pope Leo XIIIth is a shrewd statesman who
loses no opportunity to increase the influence
OF the Roman See in the temporal affairs of
Europe. His last move is to offer his services
as mediator between France and Germany in
The Schnaebeles affair. 1t Is not clear yet that
any pcaccmakcr is needed. Harmony between
the Empire and the Republic ought to follow
The strict observance of international law by
each. But If the two Powers cannot agree,
the reference of the dispute to the Pope would
certainly be an excellent way of settling it.
An examination of the treaty of peace and
friendship between the Central American Re
publics. just now printed, confirms the report
that long step has been taken by these States
toward confederation. A firm basis has indeed
been laid. and the work which Barrios hoped
TO accomplish by force Of arms promises to como
Boon in a constitutional manner. Differences
between the Republics are henceforth to be
settled by arbitration. Next in practical i'm
portance ia the guarantee Of equal privileges
and rights in all the States to the citizens of
eny one Of them; and finally, browning ali.
eFe vic provisions for an international Congress
every two years, 70 promote measures useful to
al the States. with the distinct assurance that
this preliminary business has confederation as
IT. great object.
The Health Department, or so much Of il
- u controlled by DR.. Edison. Is engaged In the
Excellent work Of Mndering the sale Of adul.
terated food and drugs. II any one doubts that
ibis y highly important duty, some facts in
Dw local solumns viii remove all misgiyings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

STILL ANOTHER EXPLANATION.
from TIE Pittsburgh Chronicle
We believe that Kissaue wrote the arthur Richmond
Letter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-26

lst A trustworthy report from Washington
says that President Cleveland viii not accept
a denomination.
I'd A trustworthy report from Washington
SAYS that the report that President Cleveland
will not accept denomination is untrustworthy.
Sd trustworthy report from Washington
says that no dependence Is to be placed on the
report denying the report that President Cleve'
land will not accept n denomination.
4th. A trustworthy report from Washington
denies this last report